Latest earthquakes near Taichung, Taichung City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taichung, Taichung City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taichung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taichung (also known as 臺中市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Taichung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taichung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taichung and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2024 08:09AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 109km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Nov 30, 2024 05:07PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Ishigaki (Japan).
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Taichung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2300 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taichung, Taichung City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 230 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taichung roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taichung in 2024. A total of 621 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taichung that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taichung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taichung during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2074 | 90.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 205 | 8.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.87% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taichung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taichung occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) east-southeast of Taichung, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taichung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 139 kilometers (86 mi) east-southeast of Taichung. It is the strongest earthquake near Taichung in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Taichung, Taichung City in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Taichung.
Nearest earthquakes from Taichung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taichung, Taichung City. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taichung.
When was the last earthquake in Taichung, Taichung City?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung on the night of December 18, 2024 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 229km east-northeast of Taichung at a depth of 111km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taichung, Taichung City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taichung, Taichung City?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 139km east-southeast of Taichung at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taichung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taichung, Taichung City?
In the past 10 years, 2300 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taichung. This averages to 230 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
